Ahmed argues the blackface incident is yet another example of the administration not taking necessary action to prevent discrimination.
Tag: Editorial
Apology from the editor: Responding to “Return to rationality: Homosexuality and the slippery slope”
An apology and an explanation are in order.
Editorial: Campus Dining’s response to survey, article shows lack of support for students
Campus Dining pulled all advertisements from Mustang News after a group of nutrition students’ research went public.
Editorial: The media’s influence on campus activism
“I can truly say this week is like nothing I’ve ever experienced.”
Defer greek rush until winter quarter
Ending deferred recruitment for fraternities at Cal Poly this fall was a win for gender equality — but that doesn’t mean it was the right decision.
Easter Bunny makes religious holiday a ‘hare-y’ situation
The Easter Bunny demeans the importance of a religious holiday by promoting consumerism.
Students flock to familiar study spot during finals
It boasts being voted the “Best Study Spot.” Who voted it the best study spot? The best study spot out of where?
Spruce up your winter break by volunteering
I realize most of us are penny-pinching, struggling college students surviving off dollar store pasta and Costco pizza, so I’m not asking that you empty your bank account into the nearest Salvation Army collection tin. Instead, I urge you to sign up to volunteer.
Women denied health insurance because of sexual attacks
In the United States, a sexual assault or rape happens every two minutes and 60 percent of the incidents are never reported to the police. In 2007, 248,300 sexual assaults were reported.
Pollan saga highlights shortcomings in Poly’s commitment to free speech
Michael Pollan should have been the only man on stage when he came to speak at Cal Poly regarding farming sustainability last Thursday.
Daily picks best, worst stories
Since this is our last regular issue of the year, the editors have decided to select